A 51-year-old man is due to appear in court today in connection with a firearms incident in West Kirby. Andrew Gosling, of Ley Croft, Hatton, Derby has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence; possession of a firearm with a barrel less than
A 51-year-old man from the Derbyshire area has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm following an incident in West Kirby this afternoon. Officers arrested the man outside an address on Leigh Road after a fellow motorist reported having been threatened by a man with a handgun on
Calday Grammar School pupil Christopher Salmon tragically died from a rare streptococcal infection in February 2009, aged just 15. His parents, Julie and Rich Salmon, wanted to do something positive and creative in his memory so in 2010, they launched the Chris Salmon Poetry Extravaganza. The theme for this year’
One of the UK's top crime writers will be appearing at West Kirby Library as part of this year's Wirral Bookfest. Kate Ellis is best known for her series of novels featuring Detective Sergeant Wesley Peterson, who fights crime in the 'mean streets' – or
Jackie Campion and her colleagues at Campion Solicitors, in Heswall, spend their professional lives understanding and meeting the legal needs of local people. Their mission is to provide the best, clearest and most trustworthy advice. Soon, as part of Wirral Arts Festival, they will present a day of informal lectures
A West Kirby-based finance company has helped an historic Liverpool legal practice increase its turnover by more than 60% and almost double its staffing. Berkson Family Law Solicitors was established in the 1930s and has now embarked on an exciting growth phase, following the retirement from the practice of long-standing
West Kirby United Wasps girls’ team have kicked off the football season in style with their brand new team kit after help from the This Girl Can Wirral campaign. The under 16 footballers had been struggling to find enough funds to buy a new kit in time for the start
A new tapas restaurant is to open on the former site of Milan the Restaurant on Banks Road. The Tapas Kitchen will serve a Spanish-inspired menu and is set to open in October after renovation work completes on the current site. The restaurant is the brainchild of Colin Gordon, who
Storm ‘Aileen' is set to bring strong winds to Wirral overnight with possible disruption on rush hour traffic tomorrow morning. The risk period for disruptive gusts looks set to be between 11pm tonight and 4am tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, possibly bringing 70 to 75mph winds on exposed sections of the
The Duke of York is set to visit Calday Grange Grammar School tomorrow (Tuesday September 12) to present a series of awards. 97 pupils at the school will receive a Bronze Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award. The Duke of York, who is an active ambassador for educations and skills in the
A new report by holiday rental website, Airbnb, has revealed it generates an estimated £146 million for local residents in the North West. So, we decided to take a look at some of the hidden gems available for rent on Airbnb in our area. Hoscote Park House, West Kirby, Wirral
A bike hire scheme is offering West Kirby users free bike rentals to mark Cycle to Work Day. Bike & Go, which operates bike hire facilities from train stations around the region including West Kirby, is inviting those already registered to the scheme to enjoy complimentary bike hire all day
Children of all ages are being invited to go back in time and experience what it was like to be a real Viking living in the year 936AD, through free workshops at The Viking Pub & Bakehouse. On Friday 25th August, The Viking Pub & Bakehouse will team up with
A traveller from West Kirby is embarking on her first solo journey from Venice to Beijing, using only overground transport. Taking a year out from teaching, 27-year-old, Victoria Green has based her travel route on the 13th century traveller: Marco Polo, after taking inspiration from his books as a teenager.
The latest addition to West Kirby's thriving restaurant scene opens its doors tonight. Wolf & Lamb, in Banks Road, is the brainchild of West Kirby local, Tom Robinson-Parsons, who has completely transformed the former site of Curios into a bright, modern restaurant with an industrial style decor. He
Students and staff across West Kirby are celebrating another year of exceptional success with their A Level results. The results end two years of hard work and commitment from students, staff and parents in the face of national changes in specifications and increased course rigour. At West Kirby Grammar School,
